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Driveshaft Center Bearing - Rear, Two-Piece: Disassembly

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G03904343
 Installer, Keystone Clamp 211-002 (T63P-9171-A)
SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C or XG-l-K (Canada CXG-l-C) ESA-M1C75-B
  1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT - REAR TWO-PIECE .
    2. CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the driveshaft or the coupling shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation.
  2. Place the driveshaft assembly on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tubes.
  3. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the coupling shaft.
    1. Cut and discard the driveshaft slip-yoke boot clamps.
    2. Remove the driveshaft slip-yoke from the coupling shaft.
      Fig 1: Removing Driveshaft Slip-Yoke From Coupling Shaft
      G03883335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the slip-yoke boot from the coupling shaft.
    • Inspect the boot for damage. Install a new slip-yoke boot as necessary.
      Fig 2: Identifying Slip-Yoke Boot And Driveshaft
      G03971151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Inspect the lubricant on the coupling shaft splines and in the driveshaft slip-yoke for contamination. If contaminated, inspect the coupling shaft splines and the driveshaft slip-yoke for wear or damage. Install new components as necessary.
  6. Remove the center bearing retainer, the center bearing bracket and the rubber insulator from the coupling shaft.
    1. Remove the center bearing retainer.
    2. Remove the center bearing bracket.
    3. Remove the rubber insulator.
      Fig 3: Removing Center Bearing Retainer
      G03883337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using a suitable press, remove the center bearing and bearing retainer from the coupling shaft.
    Fig 4: Removing Center Bearing And Bearing Retainer From Coupling Shaft
    G03883338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Press the dust slinger off the coupling shaft.
    Fig 5: Pressing Dust Slinger Off Coupling Shaft
    G03883339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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